wynona16 said:
I bought a red simi heifer this year and need a bull I can breed her to so she doesn't break down. I was hoping to get a nice calf with some facial markings but that might be a second time deal. Shes out of a macho cow and the bull is lucky a simi. If you can help I'd really appreciate it.
Hello Wynona16! Does your heifer have any white markings? The Lucky/Macho combo might set you up for the spotter (white markings) gene! (thumbsup)
WLE Uno Mas is a really good option in my book. He's got great CE numbers and there is also sexed heifer semen available! I have used him some this fall. Here is his link!
http://www.selectsiresbeef.com/index.php/bull-database-view-page/page?bid=202
One that I have been using heavily that I believe will throw some white for you is W/C Lock Down. He's a SimAngus so the resulting calf would be a 3/4 if yours is a purebred! I don't have any calves yet but I will in a few months.
http://cattlevisions.com/bull_detail.php?BullId=3717
I have also used Westfall Voyager a fair amount! He can also throw some white if your cow also has the spotter gene! Calves come small and active and they make great replacement females. My herd bull is also a Voyager son and muscling is not a problem with him.
http://cattlevisions.com/bull_detail.php?BullId=860
Another bull that I have used in the past is CNS Pays To Dream. Not a whiteface, but the calves come small, grow and have some style too. Males and Females out of him have been equally good for me!
http://cattlevisions.com/bull_detail.php?BullId=3154
SVF/NJC Built Right is one who will throw you the white if you can find semen anywhere! I still have a few straws from a few years back so I haven't tried to get ahold of him for a while. Makes some really nice looking females.
https://www.accelgen.com/catalog/semen-beef/014sm03049/english/svfnjc-built-right-n48/
Grandmaster also works well and I haven't had any calving problems even though his calving EPD's aren't as great. His females can really work too!
http://www.selectsiresbeef.com/index.php/bull-database-view-page?bid=101
A Grandmaster son that I have used successfully on heifers is WS A Step Up. Will throw the white you're looking for. He's out of a Macho cow so that might be cutting it close. Again, CE EPD isn't as high as some of the others but he hasn't been a cow killer at all for me. No problems yet.
http://cattlevisions.com/bull_detail.php?BullId=3784
Hope this helps! You can PM me if you have any other questions! My list goes on and on, but these guys are a few of the highlights!